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Radiant Panel Systems

INTRODUCTIONRadiant ceiling systems are an energy and cost

saving heating method that provides comfortable, draftfree temperature control. Product is based on theFrenger design. Frenger ceiling panels were the first to be certified and tested in Europe over 40 years ago.

Radiant ceiling systems provide warmth much the same way as the sun warms the earth. This radiant ceiling design is clean, draftless and allows essential wall space free for other uses besides cooling or heating units.

Utilizing water, the panels provide a wide range ofheat outputs. The result is a comfortable heating systemwith design flexibility, low installation costs and ease ofmaintenance. Sterling's products have been installed in

hundreds of commercial and institutional applicationsthroughout Canada and the U.S.A. Because of the many advantages of ceiling installations, you will findthem in hospitals, nursing homes, museums, schools,recreational and institutional facilities as well as the latestcondominium and commercial designs. Where required,special security panels are available for a system that is virtually vandal-proof. Radiant panels are shipped assembled. Full design and layout capabilities are available to assist you in the layout and installation ofyour system.

SYSTEM DESIGNRadiant panel system design is fundamentally similar to that of other perimeter heating systems. The design

procedure is as follows.

1. Perimeter heat losses for the space are calculated using standard ASHRAE methods and good engineering practice.

2. Water temperature drop across panel system is calculated based on flow rate, hot water supply temperature and required heat output:

ΔT =

BTU

GPM x 500

Where: ΔT is in °FHeat loss is in BTU'sFlow rate is in GPM

3. Mean water temperature is determined by subtracting half of the temperature drop from the hot water supply temperature: t = hot water temp. - (0.5 x ΔT)

4. Use the mean water temperature value (t) found in step 3 and the appropriate rating table to determine the heat output ofthe panel in BTU's per lineal foot.

5. Determine the required panel width based on the output per panel found in step 4.

6. Determine panel configuration to suit the room floorplan. The following rules of thumb should be considered:• try to supply 50% of the total perimeter heat required (as calculated in step 1) within 3' of the perimeter wall.

• design piping configuration such that the hottest water is always supplied closest to the perimeter wall.

7. Circuit Design PipingCircuit layout depends on several factors, such as building layout, supply and return piping location, number of

panels in a given area, and desired piping pressure drop.Using the tables in the specification section of style panel selected and desired circuit flow in GPM (typical flow

through any circuit would be limited to a maximum of 3 GPM), it is possible to calculate the BTU load and number ofpanels on a circuit based on engineer's maximum allowable pressure drop (typically 2' to 7').

For example, for a linear panel project with a desired 2 GPM circuit flow rate, a 20° ΔT, and a maximum pressuredrop of 5' per circuit, we can see that either 70' of tubing/max per circuit or:

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BTU =

500 x ΔT =

10,000 = 5,000 BTU

GPM 2

Max. BTUH = 5,000 BTU/circuit

If a room contains 18" panels @ 180° AWT with 30' of panels in two 15' panels:≈ Max. 23' of 18" panel (340 BTU/lin. ft. and 3' of tube per lin. ft of panel)Therefore, each 15' panel contains 45' of tube and 30' of panel (90' ft of tube) implies two circuits. Or, each 15' panel

covers 15 x 340 = 5100 BTUs and is good for one circuit.

We provide design assistance. For assistance with complex applications or for in-depth information regarding radiantpanel system design please contact our technical services department. Job project drawings showing panel layouts andpiping are available for each individual project.

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Linear Radiant Panel

TABLE OF CONTENTSL-1 DescriptionL-2 General SpecificationsL-3 Operation and MaintenanceL-4 System DesignL-5 Panel Outputs (Imperial)L-6 Panel Outputs (Metric)L-7 Radiant Panel Widths and Finished OpeningsL-8 8" Wall Mount PanelL-8B 16" Wall Mount PanelL-9 Standard Castellated Linear ExtrusionsL-10 Linear Curtain TrackL-11 Miscellaneous Linear ExtrusionsL-12 Copper Connection DetailsL-13 General NotesL-14 Cutting InstructionsL-15 Linear Panel Expansion DetailsL-16 Linear Circuitry and Pressure DropsL-17 Interconnector Pressure DropsL-18 Linear Panels in T-Bar CeilingL-19 Perimeter Panels With Column InterferenceL-20 Piping Detail For Odd and Even Pass Linear PanelsL-21 Access Panels Where Accessibility is RequiredL-22 Corner DetailsL-23 Serpentine Circuiting Around ColumnL-24 Installed in Perimeter T-Bar CeilingL-25 Installed in Interior T-Bar CeilingL-26 Sloped Linear Panel in T-Bar CeilingL-27 Linear Panels at Perimeter Wall in Gyproc CeilingL-28 Recessed Linear Panel in Gyproc CeilingL-29 Linear Panel Behind BulkheadL-30 Slot Diffuser in Linear Panel Behind BulkheadL-31 Framed Linear PanelL-32 Surface Mounted Linear PanelL-33 Vertical Linear Panel in Gyproc WallL-34 Surface Wall Mounted Linear PanelL-35 Hanging Linear Panel in Exposed AreaL-36 Linear Panel in Exposed AreaL-37 Hanging Linear Panel in Exposed AreaL-39 Surface Mounted Linear PanelL-40 Perimeter Channel AngleL-41 T-Bar ClipL-42 Radiant Panel Installation InstructionsLPIOM Linear Radiant Panel Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions


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DESCRIPT IONLinear panels are an established approach to radiant heating. The linear panel is an extruded aluminum radiant heating strip that provides exceptionally high heat transfer. Linear panels are available in virtually any width and lengthup to a maximum of 16'. This product, while offering an up-to-date visual appearance, is suitable for both ceiling or wallmounting. Linear panels are also available with a range of mounting accessories providing flexible setup.

ADVANTAGESThe system, being flexible, is easily designed into any heating scheme with few dimensional constraints. Installation isstraightforward and, as found through independent tests, the heat output of linear panels is equal to or better than otherradiant heating products.

APPLICATIONSLinear panels can be used in hospitals, nursing homes, daycares, commercial office developments, schools, museums,security facilities, airports, churches, banks, condominiums, laboratories, swimming pools, factories and workshops.


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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Material SpecificationLinear panel extrusions combine outstanding aesthetic quality with excellent design flexibility as individual planks canbe fastened together to form panels of virtually any width.

The aluminum planks incorporate a tube saddle channel as an integral part of the profile. The tubing is clipped into thischannel and held in direct thermal contact with the extrusion. A non-hardening heat paste between the tubing and thealuminum face plate ensures even heat distribution to the active face, providing overall thermal efficiency.

Panel planks are tongue-and-grooved to provide a clean joint longitudinally. They are held together using a special clipping system.

Dimensions and WeightLinear panels can be provided in a variety of lengths of up to 16' and widths in multiples of 6". An operating weight of 2 lb/ft2 should be used when calculating the requirements for clipping and suspension components

Materials of ConstructionPipework: 5/8" O.D. copper tubing.Panels: Extruded aluminum planks.Panel joint clips: Cadmium or zinc-plated steel springs.Panel suspension clips: Cadmium or zinc-plated steel springs.Pipework clips: Cadmium or zinc-plated steel springs.Support channel: Extruded aluminum 11/2" x 3/4" x 1/8" thick.Paint finish: White polyester powder coating.Suspension system: Standard t-bar or drywall installation, the panels can be suspended with or without a

frame for custom applications.Insulation: As per consultant's specifications, usually a minimum of 1" thick foil backed batt

insulation.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Linear panels are incorporated into a building's heating/cooling systems and will remain trouble free provided the following procedures are followed and inspections performed during start up and maintenance.

OperationHeating mains should be flushed prior to connection to the radiant panels. After connection, the hydronic system shouldbe flushed again and then dry pressure tested to isolate any leaks. Any remaining air should be vented from the systemand boiler temperature should be brought up gradually.

MaintenanceApart from cleaning any strainers, little maintenance should be required on the pipework system. Any descaling ofpipework should be carried out in the same way as for other hydronic heating systems. The panels are robust andshould resist damage. If for some reason a panel has been damaged, the pipework should be inspected to ensure thatno clips have been displaced and that extruded planks are still securely fastened.

CleaningThe surface of linear panels is best cleaned using an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove dust. However, if the panelsbecome soiled they can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild detergent.



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SYSTEM DESIGN (IMPERIAL)

Radiant panel system design is fundamentally similar to that of other perimeter heating systems. The designprocedure is as follows:1. Perimeter heat losses for the space are calculated using standard ASHRAE methods and good engineering

practice.2. Water temperature drop across panel system ( T) is chosen, usually 20°F. 3. Mean water temperature is determined by subtracting ( T/2) from the entering water temperature.4. Determine the linear output required for the space by dividing the total required output by the available panel

length.5. Determine the required panel width and number of passes by consulting the radiant panel linear output chart

on L-5.6. The required flow rate through the panel is based on the required panel output, the temperature drop across

the system ( T), and specific heat capacity of water. It can be calculated using the following formula:

FLOW RATE = PANEL OUTPUT ( T) is in °F( T x HEAT CAPACITY) Panel Output is in BTUH

Heat Capacity is Btu/lb x °FFlow Rate is in gpm

7. The pressure drop across the panel system is dependent on the length of the panel cirucuit, the number offlexible interconnectors, and the flow rate of the water through the panel. A table of the pressure drops createdby the copper tubing can be found on page L-16, and the pressure drops for the flexible interconnectors canbe found on page L-17.

When designing a radiant panel heating job there are a few rules of thumb to keep in mind:• try to supply 50% of the total perimeter heat required (as calculated in step 1) within 1m of the perimeter wall.• design piping configuration such that the "hottest" water is always supplied closest to the perimeter wall.• odd number of passes cannot be supplied and returned at the same end.• even number of passes cannot be supplied and returned at opposite ends without the use of headers.

We provide a free design/consulting service. For assistance with complex applications or for in-depthinformation regarding radiant panel system design please contact our engineering department.

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FLOW RATE in GPM = (BTU/ 500 (Weight of H2O) Temp Drop (° F)

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FLOW RATE in GPM = (BTU/ 500 (Weight of H2O) Temp Drop (° F)


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SYSTEM DESIGN (METRIC)

Radiant panel system design is fundamentally similar to that of other perimeter heating systems. The designprocedure is as follows:1. Perimeter heat losses for the space are calculated using standard ASHRAE methods and good engineering

practice.2. Water temperature drop across panel system ( T) is chosen, usually 11°C. 3. Mean water temperature is determined by subtracting ( T/2) from the entering water temperature.4. Determine the linear output required for the space by dividing the total required output by the available panel

length.5. Determine the required panel width and number of passes by consulting the radiant panel linear output chart

on L-5.6. The required flow rate through the panel is based on the required panel output, the temperature drop across

the system ( T), and specific heat capacity of water. It can be calculated using the following formula:

FLOW RATE = PANEL OUTPUT ( T) is in °C( T x HEAT CAPACITY) Panel Output is in Watts or (J/s)

Heat Capacity is 4180 Watts/Litres x °CFlow Rate is in Litres/s

7. The pressure drop across the panel system is dependent on the length of the panel cirucuit, the number offlexible interconnectors, and the flow rate of the water through the panel. A table of the pressure drops createdby the copper tubing can be found on page L-16, and the pressure drops for the flexible interconnectors canbe found on page L-17.

When designing a radiant panel heating job there are a few rules of thumb to keep in mind:• try to supply 50% of the total perimeter heat required (as calculated in step 1) within 1m of the perimeter wall.• design piping configuration such that the "hottest" water is always supplied closest to the perimeter wall.• odd number of passes cannot be supplied and returned at the same end.• even number of passes cannot be supplied and returned at opposite ends without the use of headers.

We provide a free design/consulting service. For assistance with complex applications or for in-depth information regarding radiant panel system design please contact our engineering department.


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LINEAR PANEL IMPERIAL OUTPUTS

OUTPUTS EXPRESSED IN BTUH/LINEAL FOOT OF PANEL AND ARE BASED ON 70°F ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOR EVERY 1°F DECREASE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BELOW 70°F, THE OUTPUT INCREASES BY 0.9%. FOR EVERY 1°F INCREASE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ABOVE 70°F, THE

OUTPUT DECREASES BY 0.9%.

ANY PANEL WIDTH CAN BE CONSTRUCTED BY COMBINING 4" AND 6" EXTRUSIONS AND INTERPOLATING THE APPROPRIATE OUTPUTS.

*REFER TO PAGE L-7 FOR ACTUAL PANEL WIDTHS & FINISHED OPENINGS

Note: Table for ethylene and propylene 50/50 glycol also available upon request.

226

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

200 187 281

210205

215 258248236

204212

195307293

319

21 2

150

175

190195

185180

160155

170165

PANEL WIDTHS *(INCHES)

125

135140

130

145

120

151104 124134145

164175186197207216

154

146

162171179

154

121

137129

112

215

255267

241229

177163

203189

63738594

104114

62

798796

71

6

54

8

-

125137

--

10

-

675384303 471417 563 771

839805

874527509490

420401

439330345

317456436

474613638

588735705

764

224258

36

327361

292

497

428463

394

599565

702736

668633

531

5434 42

301

227245264282

427452

340360380404

320

225202162

238219

292276

348365

329312

255

233

261275289

246

190

218205

177

320

379397

359340

263246

302282

111

147165

129

185

93

121134149

106

12

78

16

94128

166186

148

205

109

18

375313

438

488513538

463

363

413389

338

525

586615645

555

406436

495466

188-

--

238263288

213

20

-

24

163226256285315345

196

30

6PASSES

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LINEAR PANEL IMPERIAL OUTPUTS NON STANDARD PASSES

OUTPUTS EXPRESSED IN BTUH/LINEAL FOOT OF PANEL AND ARE BASED ON 70°F ROOM TEMPERATURE.FOR EVERY 1°F DECREASE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BELOW 70°F, THE OUTPUT INCREASES BY 0.9%. FOR

EVERY 1°F INCREASE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ABOVE 70°F, THE OUTPUT DECREASES BY 0.9%

1 2 2 3 4 3 4 5 6

95 13 15 9 9 10 13 14 15 16100 21 25 23 25 27 33 35 37 39105 30 35 37 40 44 52 55 59 62110 38 45 51 56 61 71 76 80 85115 46 55 65 71 78 90 96 102 108120 54 65 79 86 94 109 117 124 131125 63 75 93 102 111 129 137 146 154130 71 85 107 117 128 148 158 168 177135 79 95 121 133 145 167 178 189 200140 88 105 135 148 162 186 199 211 223145 96 115 149 163 178 205 219 233 246150 104 125 163 179 195 225 240 255 270155 113 135 177 194 212 246 262 279 295160 121 145 191 210 229 263 281 298 316165 129 155 205 226 246 282 301 320 338170 137 164 218 240 262 302 322 342 362175 146 175 233 256 280 320 341 363 384180 154 185 246 271 295 340 363 385 408185 162 194 261 287 313 359 383 407 431190 171 205 275 303 330 379 404 430 455

95 11 13 7 8 9 11 12 13 14100 18 22 19 21 23 28 30 31 33105 25 30 31 34 37 44 47 50 53110 32 39 43 47 52 60 64 68 72115 39 47 55 60 66 77 82 87 92120 46 55 67 73 80 93 99 105 112125 53 64 79 87 94 109 117 124 131130 60 72 91 100 109 126 134 142 151135 67 81 103 113 123 142 151 161 170140 74 89 114 126 137 158 169 179 190145 82 98 126 139 152 175 186 198 210

12" PANEL6" PANEL

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

PASSES

PANEL WIDTHS 18" PANEL

145 82 98 126 139 152 175 186 198 210150 89 106 138 152 166 191 204 216 229155 96 115 150 165 180 209 223 237 251160 103 123 162 178 194 224 239 253 268165 110 132 174 192 209 240 256 272 288170 116 140 185 204 222 257 274 291 308175 124 149 198 218 238 272 290 308 326180 131 157 209 230 251 289 308 328 347185 138 165 222 244 266 305 326 346 366190 145 174 234 257 281 322 344 365 38795 12 14 8 9 9 12 13 14 15100 19 23 21 23 25 30 32 34 36105 27 32 33 37 40 47 50 53 57110 34 41 46 51 55 65 69 73 78115 42 50 59 65 71 82 88 93 98120 50 59 72 79 86 100 106 113 119125 57 68 84 93 101 117 125 133 140130 65 78 97 107 116 134 144 152 161135 72 87 110 121 132 152 162 172 182140 80 96 122 135 147 169 181 192 203145 87 105 135 149 162 187 199 212 224150 95 114 148 163 178 204 218 232 245155 102 123 161 177 193 224 239 254 269160 110 132 173 191 208 239 255 271 287165 117 141 187 205 224 257 274 291 308170 125 150 198 218 238 293 311 330175 133 159 212 233 254 291 311 330 349180 140 168 224 246 269 309 330 351 371185 147 177 238 261 285 327 349 370 392190 156 187 250 275 300 345 368 391 414

MEAN 50/50 ETHYLENE

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

MEAN 50/50 PROPYLENE

TEMPERATURE

(°F)


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4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8

55 58 62 39 41 43 45 4774 79 84 64 68 71 74 7793 99 105 89 94 98 103 107112 119 127 114 120 126 131 137131 140 148 139 146 153 160 167150 160 170 164 172 180 189 197169 180 192 189 198 208 217 227188 201 213 214 225 235 246 257207 221 235 239 251 263 275 287227 242 257 264 277 290 303 316245 261 278 289 303 318 332 346264 282 299 313 329 344 360 376282 301 320 338 355 372 389 406301 321 341 363 381 399 417 436320 341 363 389 408 428 447 467340 363 385 413 434 454 475 496360 384 408 438 460 482 504 526380 405 431 463 486 509 532 556404 431 458 488 512 537 561 586427 456 484 513 539 564 590 616

46 50 53 34 35 37 39 4063 67 71 55 57 60 63 6679 84 89 76 80 84 87 9195 101 108 97 102 107 112 117111 119 126 118 124 130 136 142128 136 145 139 146 153 160 167144 153 163 161 169 177 185 193160 171 181 182 191 200 209 218176 188 199 203 213 223 233 244193 206 219 224 235 247 258 269208 222 236 245 258 270 282 294145

150155160165170175180185190

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208 222 236 245 258 270 282 294224 239 254 266 279 293 306 319240 256 272 288 302 316 331 345256 273 290 309 324 339 355 370272 290 308 331 347 364 380 397289 308 328 351 369 386 404 421306 327 347 372 391 410 428 447323 345 366 394 413 433 453 472343 366 389 415 436 456 477 498363 387 411 436 458 480 501 523

50 53 56 36 38 40 41 4367 72 76 59 62 64 67 7084 90 96 81 85 89 93 98102 109 115 104 109 114 120 125119 127 135 127 133 139 146 152137 146 155 149 157 164 172 179154 164 174 172 181 189 198 206171 183 194 195 204 214 224 234188 201 214 217 228 239 250 261207 220 234 240 252 264 276 288223 238 253 263 276 289 302 315240 256 272 285 299 313 328 342257 274 291 308 323 339 354 370274 292 310 330 347 363 380 396291 311 330 354 372 389 407 425309 330 351 376 395 413 432 451328 350 371 399 419 438 458 478346 369 392 421 442 463 485 506368 392 417 444 466 488 511 533389 415 440 467 490 514 537 560

24" PANEL20" PANEL

PASSES

PANEL WIDTHS

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

MEAN 50/50 ETHYLENE

TEMPERATURE

(°F)


TEMPERATURE

(°F)

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5 6 7 8 9 10

47 49 51 52 54 5677 80 83 86 89 92107 111 115 119 124 128137 142 147 153 158 164166 173 180 186 193 200196 204 212 220 228 236226 235 244 253 263 272256 266 277 287 297 307286 298 309 320 332 343316 329 341 354 367 379346 360 374 387 401 415375 390 405 420 435 450406 422 438 454 471 487436 453 471 488 506 523466 485 503 522 541 559495 515 535 554 574 594525 546 567 588 609 630555 577 599 622 644 666586 609 633 656 680 703615 640 664 689 713 73840 41 43 45 46 4865 68 70 73 76 7891 94 98 102 105 109116 121 125 130 135 139142 147 153 158 164 170167 174 180 187 194 200192 200 208 215 223 231218 227 235 244 253 261243 253 263 272 282 292269 279 290 301 312 322294 306 318 329 341 353145

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294 306 318 329 341 353319 332 344 357 370 383345 359 373 386 400 414371 385 400 415 430 445396 412 428 444 459 475421 438 454 471 488 505446 464 482 500 518 536472 491 509 528 547 566498 518 538 558 578 598523 544 565 585 606 627

43 44 46 48 49 5170 73 75 78 81 8497 101 105 109 113 116124 129 134 139 144 149152 158 164 170 176 182179 186 193 200 207 214206 214 222 231 239 247233 242 252 261 270 280260 271 281 292 302 312288 299 311 322 334 345315 327 340 353 365 378341 355 369 382 396 410369 384 399 414 428 443397 413 429 444 460 476424 441 458 475 492 509450 468 486 505 523 541478 497 516 535 554 573505 525 545 566 586 606533 555 576 597 619 640560 582 604 627 649 672

PASSES

30" PANELPANEL WIDTHS

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

MEAN 50/50 ETHYLENE

TEMPERATURE

(°F)


TEMPERATURE

(°F)


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44 46 47 49 50 52 5373 76 78 81 83 86 88102 106 109 113 116 119 123131 136 140 145 149 153 158160 166 171 177 182 187 193190 196 202 209 215 221 227219 226 233 240 248 255 262248 256 264 272 281 289 297277 286 295 304 314 323 332306 316 326 336 347 357 367335 346 357 368 379 391 402145

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335 346 357 368 379 391 402364 376 388 400 412 425 437394 407 420 433 446 459 472422 436 450 464 478 493 507451 466 482 496 511 527 542480 496 512 528 544 560 576509 526 543 560 577 594 611538 556 574 592 610 628 646568 587 606 625 643 663 681597 616 637 656 676 696 716

47 49 50 52 54 55 5778 81 84 86 89 92 94110 113 117 121 124 128 131141 145 150 155 159 164 169172 177 183 189 195 200 206203 210 217 223 230 237 244234 242 250 257 265 273 281265 274 283 292 300 309 318296 306 316 326 336 346 356327 338 349 360 371 382 393359 370 383 394 406 418 430390 403 416 429 441 455 468421 435 450 463 477 492 506452 467 482 497 512 527 542483 499 516 532 547 564 580514 531 549 566 583 600 617545 563 582 600 618 636 654576 595 615 634 653 672 691608 628 649 669 689 709 729639 660 682 703 724 746 767

36" PANEL

PASSES

PANEL WIDTHS

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°F)

MEAN 50/50 ETHYLENE

TEMPERATURE

(°F)


TEMPERATURE

(°F)


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116102

LINEAR PANEL METRIC OUTPUTS

156170

143

197210

183

264

237251

291305

278

224

129

332

OUTPUTS EXPRESSED IN WATTS/LINEAL METRE OF PANEL AND ARE BASED ON 21°C ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOR EVERY 1°C DECREASE IN

ROOM TEMPERATURE BELOW 21°C, THE OUTPUT INCREASES BY 2%. FOR EVERY 1°C INCREASE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ABOVE 21°C, THE OUTPUT

DECREASES BY 2%.

ANY PANEL WIDTH CAN BE CONSTRUCTED BY COMBINING 100mm AND 150mm EXTRUSIONS AND INTERPOLATING THE APPROPRIATE OUTPUTS.

*REFER TO PAGE L-7 FOR ACTUAL PANEL WIDTHS & FINISHED OPENINGS

318

19576.7 132 158

MEAN

WATER

TEMPERATURE

(°C)

164

148156

180188

172

140

204196

87.8

82.285.5

93.396.1

90.6

79.4

101.798.9

220232245

270282

257

207

307295

208217227

248238

199

179189

168

PANEL WIDTHS *

(mm)150

108

124116

6051.7

57.254.4

65.668.3

62.8

73.971.1

60.0

100

76

9284

68

48.9

1

5289-70

132145157

182170

120

119

139148

129

9082

110100

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250

2

200

61

22

- 75

543476397290264 327

364

327345

401419

382

308

456438

351369386

422404

335

300316

281

435

507489

453471

388411

365346

591

534563

649678

620

505

735707

517541565

613589

493

445469

421

708

840807774741

642675

609576

-123107

160142

216234

197

271253

179

194211

245229

141124

175159

254

289308

271

-

236218

-

450

105

4

400

90

3 4

500

-248217181

274246

361390

332

448419

303

301325

373349

229205

277253

412

478511

445

314

379347

281

750

188

4

600

157

65

900

215

PASSES


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NOTE: FINISHED OPENINGS DO NOT INCLUDE SUPPORT ANGLE THICKNESS.

16-1/8

17-3/4

19-7/8

23-3/4

29-5/8

35-1/2

15

8-1/4

10

12

29-7/8

35-3/4

20-1/8

24

16-3/8

18-1/8

15-1/4

10-1/4

12-1/4

8-1/2

754

902

506

604

410

454

383

256

304

208

760

908

512

610

416

460

389

262

310

214

FINISHED OPENING

(METRIC - mm)

RADIANT PANEL WIDTHS & FINISHED OPENINGS

CLEAR OPENING

FINISHED OPENING

(IMPERIAL-INCHES)

PANEL WIDTH

(IMPERIAL-INCHES)

6

PANEL WIDTH

(METRIC - mm)

6-1/4 154 160


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SKY LIGHT

RADIANT PANELEND CAP BYTHE MANUFACTURER

MWT( F) (Btuh/ft)

OUTPUT OUTPUT(W/m)( C)

MWT

289300160 71.1

309321165 73.9

331345170 76.7

352366175 79.4

374389180 82.2

394410185 85.5

416434190 87.8

437454195 90.6

459478200 93.3

479498205 96.1

OUTPUT/MWT SCHEDULEFOR 2-PASS 200mm (8") PANEL

OUTSIDE WALL

WALLMOUNTPANEL

CLIP SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER

MOUNTING SCREWS BY OTHERS

58" COPPER COIL

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE BETWEEN TUBING

AND ALUMINUM

"8

COIL CLIP

1"

8" WALL MOUNT PANEL


L-8B

8" LOWER WALL MOUNT PANEL

300160

MWT( F) (Btuh/ft)

OUTPUT

124120

146125

168130

190135

212140

234145

256150

278155

FOR 2-PASS 8" PANELOUTPUT/MWT SCHEDULE

205 498

200 478

195 454

190 434

185 410

180 389

175 366

170 345

165 321

OUTPUT(Btuh/ft)( F)

MWT

MANUFACTUREREND CAP BY THE

RADIANT PANEL

SKY LIGHT

NOT TO SCALE

TYPICAL INSTALLATIO N

WELDED CORNER

OUTSIDE WALL

WALL MOUNT PANEL



58" COPPER COIL


AND ALUMINUM

"8

COIL CLIP

1"


L-8C

16" WALL MOUNT PANEL

SKY LIGHT

RADIANT PANELEND CAP BYTHE MANUFACTURER

OUTSIDE WALL



58" COPPER COIL


AND ALUMINUM

"61

COIL CLIP

1"

WALLMOUNTEDPANEL


L-9

STANDARD CASTELLATED LINEAR EXTRUSIONS

4" (102mm) 1 PASS

6" (154mm) 1 PASS

6" (154mm) 2 PASS


L-10

LINEAR CURTAIN TRACK

152mm (6") 1-PASS CURTAIN TRACK


L-11

MISCELLANEOUS LINEAR EXTRUSIONS

4" 1-PASS BULLNOSEEXTRUDED ALUMINUM

L-ANGLEEXTRUDED ALUMINUM

T-ANGLE

4" 1-PASS C-SECTION

6" 1-PASS C-SECTION

LEFT-HAND INDUSTRIAL - 2 PASS RIGHT-HAND INDUSTRIAL - 2 PASS

2" BULLNOSE - 1 PASS - LEFT 2" BULLNOSE - 1PASS - RIGHT

2" J-SECTION

1" CORNER


L-12

COPPER CONNECTION DETAILS

BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

INTERCONNECTORSSUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHEN PANELS

ARE INSTALLED IN SERIES IN THE SAME ROOM

TYPICAL SUPPLY, RETURN CONNECTION .


L-13

GENERAL NOTES1. SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE INSTALLERS PRIOR TO THE START OF PIPING ROUGH IN.

PIPING FOR RADIANT PANEL MUST NOT CHANGE FROM THE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR PROJECT.

2. RADIANT PANEL DRAWING, ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND MECHANICAL DRAWINGS MUST BE CONSULTED BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR PIPE SIZES ANDVALVE LOCATIONS. ANY PANEL INSTALLED AGAINST EXTERIOR WALLS SHOULD HAVE THE FIRST TUBESUPPLIED NEAREST THE WALL.

3. INSTALL RADIANT PANELS WITH FEMALE EDGE TOWARD EXTERIOR WALL. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PANELS ARE MADE WITH A RED LABEL INDICATING FEMALE EDGE.

4. ALL RADIANT PANELS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE TIE WIRE ON EACH CROSS BRACE.

5. BRACING ON RADIANT PANELS:2 BRACES - UP TO 5 feet3 BRACES - 5 feet TO 10 feet4 BRACES - 10 feet TO 14 feet5 BRACES - 14 feet TO 16 feet

6. FOR CUTTING OF RADIANT PANELS USE A CIRCULAR SAW WITH A CARBIDE TIPPED BLADE. CUT WITHTHE FINISH SURFACE FACING THE SAW. ENSURE YOU PROTECT THE FINISH SURFACE BEFORE CUTTINGBEGINS.

7. WHEN PANELS REQUIRE SITE CUTTING, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1. Install all but the last panel, measure length required,2. Cut last panel to required length using procedure listed in part 6 above,3. Install final panel in ceiling.

8. STERLING IS RESPONSIBLE ONLY FOR THE SUPPLY OF RADIANT PANELS. OTHERS ARE TO SUPPLY ANDINSTALL THE FOLLOWING:

1. Necessary piping between panels (other than interconnectors, as indicated on plan)2. Piping from panels to supply and return mains.3. Specified insulation and hanger wires.4. Suspended ceiling grids and panel support moldings.

FEMALE EDGE


L-14

CUTTING INSTUCTIONS

CUT PANEL HEREAS NEEDED

INTERCONNECTORS SUPPLIEDBY THE MANUFACTURER

CUT PANELHERE ASNEEDED

6"

FACTORY INSTALLEDRETURN BENDS KEPTBACK APPOXIMATELY6" FROM EDGE OFPANEL

6"

FACTORY INSTALLEDKICK-UPS AND RETURNBEND KEPT BACKAPPROXIMATELY 6" FROMEDGE OF PANEL

R

S

S

R

CUT PANEL HEREAS NEEDED

FACTORY INSTALLEDKICK-UPS FORSUPPLY/RETURNCONNECTION

6"

FACTORY INSTALLEDRETURN BENDS KEPT BACKAPPROXIMATELY 6" FROMEDGE OF PANEL

SINGLE PANEL INSTALLATION

MULTI-PANEL INSTALLATION


L-15

LINEAR PANEL EXPANSION DETAILS

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

CROSS TEE

WALL ANGLE

FIX CROSS TEE TO WALL ANGLE

AND T-BAR

58" O.D. TUBING

T-BAR BY OTHERS

T-BAR

WALL MOULDING BY RESPONSIBLE TRADE RADIANT PANEL

OPENING REQUIRED VARIES DUE TO DESIGN

INSTALLATION OF CROSS TEE BETWEEN PANEL ENDS

EXPANSION GAP FOR RADIANT PANEL

12" FOR EXPANSION

CEILING OPENING (LENGTHWISE)

PANEL LENGTH 12" SHORTER THAN CEILING OPENING


L-16

LINEAR CIRCUITRY AND PRESSURE DROPS

S R SR

S R

R S

ODD PASS CIRCUITRY EVEN PASS CIRCUITRY

MULTIPLE PANEL CIRCUITRY. ODD PASS.

MULTIPLE PANEL CIRCUITRY. EVEN PASS.

at 0.5 GPM is 0.5 foot drop per 100 feet (Flow rate US gal/min)

Single panel length to a maximum of 16 feet

at 3 GPM is 14 feet drop per 100 feetat 2.5 GPM is 10 feet drop per 100 feetat 2 GPM is 7 feet drop per 100 feetat 1 GPM is 2 feet drop per 100 feet

Refer to L-17 for additional pressure drop info.

Pressure drop for 58" O.D. tubing:


L-17

INTERCONNECTOR PRESSURE DROPS


L-18

LINEAR PANELS IN T-BAR CEILING

H.W.S.

H.W.R.

RETURNBEND

58" O.D.

SOFT COPPERTUBING

T-BAR CEILING

H.W.R.

H.W.S.

5/8" O.D. SOFT COPPER TUBING

T-BAR CEILING

TWO ODD NUMBER PASS PANELS PIPED AROUND COLUMN

ODD NUMBER OF PASSES SINGLE PANEL, LENGTH UP TO 16 FEET


L-19

PERIMETER PANELS WITH COLUMN INTERFERENCE

58" SOFT COPPER

RETURN BEND INTERCONNECTORS

H.W.R.

H.W.S.

T-BAR CEILING

58" SOFT COPPER

58" SOFT COPPER FOR CONNECTING

PANELS BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

RETURN BEND INTERCONNECTORS

T-BAR CEILING

H.W.S.H.W.R.

RADIANT PANELS NOTCHED AROUND PERIMETER COLUMNS. EVEN PASS COILING SHOWN

RADIANT PANELS POSITIONED CLEAR OF PERIMETER COLUMNS. EVEN PASS COILING SHOWN


L-20

PIPING DETAIL FOR ODD AND EVEN PASS LINEAR PANELS

H.W.R.

H.W.S.

ODD PASS RADIANT

PANEL

58" O.D. SOFT COPPER

FOR CONNECTING PANELS BY

MECHANICALCONTRACTOR

T-BAR CEILING AND WALL

MOULDINGS BY OTHERS

INTERCONNECTORS

EVEN PASS PANEL

RETURN BENDS


L-21

ACCESS PANELS WHERE ACCESSIBILITY IS REQUIRED

TWO PANEL EVEN PASS CONFIGURATION

SINGLE PANEL EVEN PASS CONFIGURATION

INACTIVE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ACCESS PANEL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO ALLOW SUPPLY/RETURN CONNECTION

GYPROC CEILING

H.W.S.

H.W.R.

BULKHEAD

GYPROC CEILINGACCESS PANEL BY RESPONSIBLE TRADE

INACTIVE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ACCESS PANEL BY THE MANUFACTURER

RETURNBENDS BY THE MANUFACTURER

H.W.S.H.W.R.

58" SOFT COPPER FOR

CONNECTING PANEL TUBING ABOVE ACCESS PANEL BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR


L-21-B

ACCESS PANELS WHERE ACCESSIBILITY IS REQUIRED

ACCESS PANEL BY THE MANUFACTURER

ACCESS PANEL BY OTHERS

GYPROC CEILING

INACTIVE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ACCESS PANEL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO ALLOW SUPPLY/RETURN CONNECTION

H.W.R.

H.W.S.

GYPROC CEILING

H.W.S.

H.W.R.

ACCESS PANEL BY RESPONSIBLE TRADE


L-22

CORNER DETAILS

CROSS TEE

CROSS TEE

CROSS TEE

58" O.D. SOFT COPPER FOR

CONNECTING PANELS BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR






L-23

SERPENTINE CIRCUITING AROUND COLUMN

NOTE: PANEL WIDTH VARIES DUE TO DESIGN.

RETURN

SUPPLIED RETURN BENDS

ANGLES BY OTHERS

PERIMETER WALL

COLUMN

58" O.D.

SOFT COPPER FOR CONNECTING PANEL

TUBING BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

SUPPLY

WIRE HANGER


L-24

INSTALLED IN PERIMETER T-BAR CEILING

NOTE: OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.

USE 2 WIRE HANGERS IF PANEL IS OVER 24" ACOUSTIC

CEILING TILE

RADIANT PANEL

PERIMETER WALL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

MINIMUM OF1 WIRE HANGER,SUPPLIED BY OTHERS,ON EACH CROSSBRACE

EXTRUDED CLIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

T-BAR OTHERSINSULATION BYMECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTEBETWEEN TUBING & ALUMINUM

WALL ANGLEBY OTHERS


L-25

INSTALLED IN INTERIOR T-BAR CEILING


ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

RADIANTPANEL

ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE

USE 2 WIRE HANGERS IF PANEL IS OVER 24"

MINIMUM OF 1 WIRE HANGER, SUPPLIED BY OTHERS, ON EACH CROSSBRACE

EXTRUDED CLIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

T-BAR BY OTHERS


INSULATION BY OTHERS


L-26

SLOPED LINEAR PANEL IN T-BAR CEILING


MINIMUM OF 1 WIRE HANGER, SUPPLIED BY OTHERS, ON EACHCROSSBRACE

T-BAR CEILING

RADIANT PANEL


ANGLE CUSTOM MADE BY OTHERSTO BE FASTENED TO T-BAR

INSULATIONBY MECHANICAL

CONTRACTOR

WALL ANGLE CUSTOMMADE TO REQUIREDANGLE BY OTHERS

PERIMETER WALL


L-26-B

SLOPED LINEAR PANEL IN T-BAR CEILING WITH CORNER

MITERED CORNER

PERIMETER WALL

T-BAR CEILING

RADIANT PANEL


WALL ANGLE CUSTOM MADE TO REQUIRED ANGLE BY OTHERS

INSULATION BY MECHANICAL

CONTRACTOR

ANGLE CUSTOM MADE BY OTHERSTO BE FASTENED TO T-BAR



L-27

LINEAR PANELS AT PERIMETER WALL IN GYPROC CEILING

PERIMETER WALL

USE 2 WIREHANGERS IF

PANEL IS OVER24"

GYPROC CEILING

RADIANT PANEL

MINIMUM OF1 WIRE HANGER,SUPPLIED BY OTHERS,ON EACH CROSSBRACE

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

ANGLES BYOTHERS

INSULATIONBY MECHANICALCONTRACTOR

T-BAR BY OTHERS

NON-HARDENINGHEAT PASTE

BETWEEN TUBING& ALUMINUM

NOTE: OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.ACCESS TO SUPPLY, RETURN AND INTERCONNECTION BETWEENPANELS WILL BE REQUIRED.


L-27-B

LINEAR PANELS IN GYPROC CEILING

T-BAR BY OTHERS


CONTRACTOR

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE BETWEEN

ALUMINUM & TUBING

RADIANT PANEL

MINIMUM OF 1 WIRE HANGER, SUPPLIED BY OTHERS, ON

EACH CROSSBRACE

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE


GYPROCCEILING

NOTE: OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.ACCESS TO SUPPLY, RETURN AND INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN PANELS WILL BE REQUIRED.


L-27-C

L-28


RECESSED LINEAR PANEL IN GYPROC CEILING

12"

USE 2 WIREHANGERS IFPANEL IS OVER24"

GYPROC CEILING

RADIANT PANEL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

J-MOULDING, BY OTHERS,FOR CAPPING GYPROC

EXPOSED EDGES


FRAMING BY RESPONSIBLE TRADE

INSULATION BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR


TUBING & ALUMINUM

NOTE:ACCESS TO SUPPLY, RETURN AND INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN PANELS WILL BE REQUIRED. OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.


L-29

LINEAR PANEL BEHIND BULKHEAD

ANGLE BYOTHERS

USE 2 WIREHANGERS IF

PANEL IS OVER24"

HEIGHT OF CEILING MAYVARY

RADIANT PANEL

DROPBULKHEAD

INSULATION BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

NON-HARDENINGHEAT PASTEBETWEEN TUBING& ALUMINUM

ANGLE RECESSED FROM BULKHEAD A MINIMUM OF 12" NEVER INSTALL FLUSH

WITH BULKHEAD

PERIMETER WALL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

MINIMUM OF 1 WIREHANGER, SUPPLIED BY OTHERS, ON EACH CROSSBRACE

NOTE:OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.ACCESS THROUGH BULKHEAD REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION

L-30


SLOT DIFFUSER IN LINEAR PANEL BEHIND BULKHEAD

ANGLES B Y OTHER S

USE 2 WIR E HANGERS IF

PANEL IS OVE R 24 "

RADIANT PANEL

PERIMETE R WAL L

MINIMUM OF 1 WIRE HANGER ON EACH CROSSBRACE SUPPLIED BY OTHER S

ACCES S RE Q UIRE D

FO R CONNECTIN G

PANEL S

HEIGHT OF CEILING MAY VAR Y

INSULATION BY MECHANICA L C O NTRACTO R

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE BETWEEN TUBING & ALUMINU M

LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSE R BY OTHER S

DROP BULKHEA D

ALUMINUM CROSSBRAC E


L-30-B

SLOT DIFFUSER IN LINEAR PANEL IN T-BAR

NON-HARDENINGHEAT PASTE BETWEEN TUBING AND ALUMINUM

INSULATION BY MECHANICALCONTRACTOR


MINIMUM OF 1 WIRE HANGER ON EACH CROSSBRACE, SUPPLIED BY OTHERSDIFFUSER

CLIPS INTO PANEL

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

PERIMETERWALL

LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSER SUPPLIED UNPAINTED TO PANEL MANUFACTURER TO PAINT WITH PANEL AS A SINGLE UNIT

L-30-C


SLOT DIFFUSER IN LINEAR PANEL


L-31

FRAMED PANEL WITH ACCESS PANEL IN GYPROC CEILING

ACCESS PANEL BY THE MANUFACTURER

RADIANTPANEL

INSULATIONBY MECHANICALCONTRACTOR

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

TO MAIN SUPPLY

TO MAIN RETURNEXTRUDED ALUMINUM

T SECTION FRAME WITHWELDED CORNERS BY

NOTE:CONNECTIONS TO VALVES DONE ABOVE ACTIVE PANEL TO ALLOW FOR ACCESS PANEL PLACEMENT. OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.

THE MANUFACTURER

L-31-A


FRAMED LINEAR PANEL IN GYPROC CEILING


L-31-B

FRAMED LINEAR SECURITY PANEL WITH ACCESS PANEL IN GYPROC CEILING

Panel length/Total number of hold down clips per frame:

up to 6 12' = 4

up to 9 34' = 6

up to 13' = 8up to 16' = 10

MAIN PANEL IS PERMANENTLY FIXED, BUT HAS A REMOVABLE LOCKING ACCESS PANEL

HOLD DOWN CLIPS ON EACH SIDE OF FRAME

TO MAIN RETURNTO MAIN SUPPLY

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE


RADIANT PANEL

TORX HEAD SECURITY SCREW

ACCESS PANEL

NOTE: OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.CONNECTIONS TO VALVES DONE ABOVE ACTIVE PANEL TO ALLOW FOR ACCESS PANEL PLACEMENT

EXTRUDED ALUMINUMT-SECTION FRAME WITH

WELDED CORNERS BY THE MANUFACTURER

L-31-C


REMOVABLE LOCKING LINEAR PANEL IN GYPROC CEILING

N O T E :


L-32

SURFACE MOUNTED LINEAR PANEL

N O T E : P I P I N G C O NN E C T IO N A L S O P O SS I B L E T HR O U G H S I D E O F PA N E L

" 5 . 3

L-33


VERTICAL LINEAR PANEL IN GYPROC WALL

EXTRUDED ALUMINUMT-SECTION FRAME

WITH WELDED CORNERSBY THE MANUFACTURER

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE BETWEEN TUBING & ALUMINUM

SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,

INSTALLED BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

RADIANTPANEL

GYPROC INSULATIONBY MECHANICAL

CONTRACTOR

FURRING

NOTE:ACCESS REQUIRED TO THE BACK OF RADIANT PANEL TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION OF PIPING AND HOLDING BRACKET.

OPENING FOR RADIANT PANEL OBTAINED FROM L-7.


L-34

SURFACE WALL MOUNTED LINEAR PANEL


ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

INSULATIONBY MECHANICAL

CONTRACTOR

WINDOW

WALL MOUNTING CLIPBY THE MANUFACTURER

RADIANT PANEL

PERIMETER WALL

L-34-B




TUBING & ALUMINUM

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE


CONTRACTOR

WALL MOUNTING CLIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

PERIMETER WALL

RADIANT PANEL

WINDOW


L-34-C


WINDOW

PERIMETER WALL

RADIANT PANEL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE



WALL MOUNTING CLIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

"1S

TN

EM

ER

CNI "6

"2

L-35


HANGING LINEAR PANEL IN EXPOSED AREA

HANGINGDEVICE BY

OTHERS

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

INSULATIONBY OTHERS

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE BETWEEN ALUMINUM & TUBING

END CAP

NOTE:PAINTED 0.040" ALUMINUM TOP OPTIONAL

RADIANTPANEL


L-35-B

HANGING INDUSTRIAL LINEAR PANEL


ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

END CAP

CEILING ABOVE

HANGING DEVICE BY OTHERS

"2

L-36-A



L-ANGLE BY OTHERS, SCREWED TO WALL


INSULATIONBY OTHERS

WALL CLIP SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

END CAP

38" THREADED

ROD, NUT & HOLE BY OTHERS

NOTE:OPTIONAL 0.040" ALUMINUM TOP PAINTED TO MATCH RADIANT PANEL AVAILABL E

"4


L-36-B


CEILING ABOVE

WALL

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE



L-ANGLE BY OTHERS, SCREWED TO WALL


38" THREADED ROD,

NUT & HOLE BY OTHERS

END CAP

"4

NOTE:OPTIONAL 0.040" ALUMINUM TOP PAINTED TO MATCH RADIANT PANEL AVAILABL E

L-36-C



CEILING ABOVE

WALL

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE



L-ANGLE BY THE MANUFACTURER


END CAP

"4

CHAIN BY OTHERS


L-37

ENCLOSED LINEAR PANEL IN EXPOSED AREA

20 GAUGE SATIN COAT CUSTOM DESIGNED TO

SUIT, PAINTED TO MATCH RADIANT PANEL

END CAP

RADIANT PANEL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

180° CORNER SECTION


38" THREADED ROD,

NUT AND HOLESBY OTHERS

L-37-B




INSULATIONBY OTHERS

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

20 GAUGE SATIN COAT CUSTOM DESIGNED TO SUIT, PAINTED TO MATCH RADIANT PANEL

180°CORNERSECTION


END CAP

CEILING ABOVE


L-37-C



INSULATIONBY OTHERS

180°CORNERSECTION


ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

END CAP

CEILING ABOVE

L-37-D



"2


ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

HANGINGDEVICE BY OTHERS

INSULATIONBY OTHERS

END CAP

CEILING ABOVE

WALL MOUNTED LINEAR PANEL FOR GYMNASIUM


L-38


L-39


END CAP

JOINER STRIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

MIN 1 12"

WALL

RADIANT PANEL

ACCESS PANEL

3" WIDE HANGING BRACKET BY THE MANUFACTURER

"4

"2

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE


INSULATIONBY OTHERS

3" WIDE HANGING BRACKET EVENLY SPACED AT A MAXIMUM INTERVAL OF 4'

ACCESS PANELACCESS PANEL

WELDED CORNER BY THE MANUFACTURER

COPPER BENDS BY THE MANUFACTURER

SOFT COPPER CONNECTION BY OTHERS

BRACKET MUST BE EVENLY SPACED IN

BETWEEN THE ACCESS PANEL AND THE ACTIVE

PANEL (14" FROM EDGE OF ACTIVE PANEL TO

CENTER OF BRACKET)


L-39-B


USE 2 HANGER WIRESFOR PANELS OVER 24"

NON-HARDENING HEAT PASTE

ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

WALL

PANEL

POP RIVETS BY MECHANICAL

CONTRACTOR

PANELCOVER

PANEL COVER PAINTED TO MATCH RADIANT PANEL


L-39-C



RADIANT PANEL

MIN 1"

WALL

"2


ACCESS PANEL

"1


L-39-D




ALUMINUMCROSSBRACE

"2

MIN 112"

12" ACCESS PANELRADIANT PANEL

38"

438"



L-39-E

SURFACE MOUNT WITH 4" BULLNOSE


END CAP

WALL

RADIANT PANEL

ACCESS PANEL

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE


INSULATIONBY OTHERS

HANGING BRACKET BY THE MANUFACTURER

SURFACE CAN BE ACTIVATED IF OUTPUT REQUIRED


L-39-F

SURFACE MOUNT WITH 4" CORNER

RADIANT PANELJOINER STRIP BY THE MANUFACTURER

12" ACCESS PANEL



HANGING BRACKET BY THE MANUFACTURER

ALUMINUM CROSSBRACE

SURFACE CAN BE ACTIVATED IF OUTPUT REQUIRED


L-40

PERIMETER CHANNEL ANGLE

DO NOT OVER TORQUE MOUNTING SCREWS AS THIS

WILL DISTORT MOULDING.

16" - 2

4" O.C.

1/2"

1-5/8"

1"


L-41

T-BAR CLIP

EXTRUDED CLIP (SUPPLIED BY

THE MANUFACTURER)

T-BARCLIP USED TO HOLD PANEL TIGHT AGAINST T-BAR.

INSTALL MINIMUM OF 2CLIPS PER PANEL - SPACINGBETWEEN CLIPS NOT TOEXCEED 6"


L-42

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LINEAR RADIANT HEATING PANELS ARE FINISHED WITH STANDARD WHITE POLYESTER POWDER COATING.HOWEVER, THE PANEL SURFACE MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BARE SKIN. PERSPIRATION ORGREASE FROM AN UNGLOVED HAND CAN POTENTIALLY LEAVE A MARK ON THE PANEL.

INSTALLATION PERSONNEL MUST WEAR CLEAN WHITE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE RADIANT PANELS.

USE A HEAT PAD BETWEEN RADIANT PANEL AND COPPER PIPE WHEN MAKING SOLDER CONNECTION. EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN DAMAGE THE PAINT FINISH.


LPIOM-1

1

Installation, Operation & Maintence Instructions

InstallationThis booklet will provide you with detailed instructions for the installation of Linear Radiant Panels.

Not all the following steps will be necessary for all applications. However, this will give you an idea of the maximum amount of work required for a radiant panel installation.

R adiant heating panels are finished with electrostatic powder paint. However, the panel surface must not come in contact with bare skin. Perspiration or grease from an ungloved hand can potentially leave a mark on the panel.

SUPPLIESWith every job, the following will be supplied: Figure 1: Typical Crating• Radiant Panels supplied crated in a logical manner

(i.e. crated per floor or per room, etc.). See Fig. 1.• Detailed shop drawings which show a legend that

provides information about the different radiant panels found on the project (see Fig. 2). The numbering for the panels will be matched on the back of each panel. This will ensure quick and easy unpacking of the panels to the proper rooms.

Figure 2: Shop Drawing Detail

CAUTION Installation personnel must wear clean white gloves when handling radiant panels.

CAUTION Use a heat pad between radiant panel and copper pipe when making solder connection. Excessive heat can damage the paint finish.


2

• Straight interconnectors (See Figure 3) for connections between panels. • White gloves for installation. Figure 3: Interconnector • Spray bomb for any touch-ups.

INSTALLATION PROCEDUREWhen installing radiant panels, you should have both the mechanical piping plan and the radiant panel shop drawing. Before starting with the installation, please familiarize yourself with the panels and their location by reviewing both drawings.Remember that when coming in contact with the panels you should always be wearing the white gloves provided for that purpose.

UNPACKING The crates will be sent to the job site. Once on site, you will need to:

1. Open up the crates to gain access to radiant panels. Note that the radiant panels are bundled together in groups of two.2. Follow the numbering system to bring the appropriate panels to the designated rooms.

MEASURING Figure 4: Panel with Coil The panels will arrive on site cut to the length given Held Backto the manufacturer and with expansion allowance. If the finished wall to wall measurement was supplied to the manufacturer, the panels will be cut to size when delivered. This means that the mechanical contractor will not need to measure and cut the panels. However, since most of the measurements will have been taken prior to the walls being put up, some of the panels will be sized to fit from stud to stud and will therefore require some cutting on site.In anticipation of the cutting operation, the manufacturer will have held back the coil and the cross brace approximately 6" on one of the end panels in a run or on each panel if only one panel spans the wall to wall dimension.

To determine the quantity of material to cut from the panels, the opening should be measured fromwall to wall at the panel height (see Fig. 5). Remember that in order to allow for expansion of the panels you must also remove 1/2" per panel. This means that for a room containing a series of 4 panels (as shown in Fig. 6), you will need to cut an additional 2" to allow for expansion.

Figure 5: Measurement Height Figure 6: Installation of Radiant Panels in Series


3

CUTTINGTo cut the radiant panels to the required measurement, follow these steps

1. Install all but the last panel. See Fig. 7.

Figure 7: Installing Linear Radiant Panels

2. Measure the length of panel required. See Fig. 8.

Figure 8: Measuring for the Last Linear Radiant Panel

3. Allow 1/4" on either side of each panel in series to allow for expansion.4. Lay the panel to be cut with the finished surface facing up.5. Protect the finished surface before cutting.6. Using a circular saw with a carbide tipped blade, or a jigsaw with an aluminum cutting blade, cut the panel.

INSTALLING IN T-BAR CEILINGSTo install the panels in a t-bar ceiling, you must: Figure 9: Female Edge

1. Ensure that the female edge of the radiant panel is positioned toward the exterior wall. See Fig. 9.2. Lift the panel into place, making sure that 1/4" spacing is left at both ends of the panel for expansion.3. Attach at least one tie wire from each cross brace to an anchor point found above the panel (for horizontal linear panels). See Fig. 10.


RCSI116

4

Figure 10: Tie Wire Location

4. Make all copper connections (supply and return or interconnectors). To solder the copper connections to the radiant panels, follow these steps:

a. Take off the clips holding the copper down using a nail slipped in the clip's loop.b. Roll a discarded piece of copper under the panel's piping in order to raise it high enough for soldering.c. Place a piece of heat sink material between the panel and the pipe to protect the panel. d. Solder the copper connection to the piping. e. Clip the piping back into place.

5. Perform an air pressure test by following the recommended procedure found in the specifications (if required). 6. Install the insulation with the foil side down. The insulation will need to be cut to length before being installed on the back of the panels.

INSTALLING IN GYPROC CEILINGSTo install radiant panels in a gyproc ceiling, you must: Figure 11: Frame

1. Install the supplied frame around the opening Installation in Gyprocin the gyproc. See Fig. 11. Manufacturer will supply one piece frame if called for in radiant panel specifications. Otherwise, framing material supplied and installed by ceiling contractor. Note: provisions must be made for access to back of panel for hard piped connections, for plastic tube (if specified), connections made with the panel below the ceiling, and excess tube placed back up above the ceiling. 2. Ensure that the female edge of the radiant panel is positioned toward the exterior wall. See Fig. 9. 3. Lift the panel into place. 4. Attach at least one tie wire from each cross brace to an Figure 12: Linear Radiantanchor point found above the panel (for horizontal linear panels). Panel in Gyproc5. Make all copper connections (supply and return or interconnectors) through the acess opening. To solder the copper connections to the radiant panels, follow these steps:

a. Take off the clips holding the copper down using a nail slipped in the clip's loop.b. Roll a discarded piece of copper under the panel's piping in order to raise it high enough for soldering.c. Place a piece of heat sink material between the

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panel and the pipe to protect the panel. d. Solder the copper connection to the piping. e. Clip the piping back into place.

6. Perform an air pressure test by following the recommended procedure found in the specifications (if required). 7. Install the insulation with the foil side down. The insulation will need to be cut to length before being installed on the back of the panels.8. Close up the remaining opening with the use of the supplied inactive access panel (if provided) as shown in Fig. 13.

Figure 13: Radiant Panel With Access Panel

MISCELLANEOUSVentingOnce the panels are installed, the piping system must be vented in order to avoid air locking.

Cleaning & Touch-upIn the event that a panel has been dirtied, the panel's face can be cleaned by using an off the shelf mildhousehold cleaner such as Fantastik or soapy water.

If the panels have been scratched, use the supplied spray paint to touch up the panel's face. A fewsteps should be followed in order to touch up radiant panels: 1. Sand the affected area to remove any roughness. 2. Wipe the area clean.3. If using a cleaner to clean the surface, let the area dry before applying the paint. 4. Holding the spray can 6 to 12 inches away from the panel's surface, apply the paint in light coats. 5. Let the paint dry before handling (Approximately 20 minutes). 6. Repeat paint application until the scratch is covered.

RepaintingThe type of powder coating used for radiant panels is an ant-graffiti paint and unless retouching a small area, paint will not adhere to the powder coated face of the panels. Therefore, for applications where an entire panel must be repainted either in white or in a different colour, please contact your nearest representative.

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